Euro Area Unemployment Rate Down to 11.3%

The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.3 percent in February, down from a revised 11.4 percent in January. This is the lowest rate since May 2012.

Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment rates in February 2015 were recorded in Germany (4.8%) and Austria (5.3%), and the highest in Greece (26.0% in December 2014) and Spain (23.2%).

The European Union (EU28) unemployment rate was 9.8%, down from 9.9%. In February, 23.887 million men and women in the (EU28), of whom 18.204 million in the euro area, were unemployed. Compared with January 2015, the number of persons unemployed decreased by 91 000 in the EU28 and by 49 000 in the Euro Area. Compared with February 2014, unemployment fell by 1.547 million in the EU28 and by 643 000 in the Euro Area.

Compared with a year ago, the unemployment rate in February 2015 fell in twenty-two Member States and increased in six Member States. The largest decreases were registered in Estonia (8.4% to 6.2% between January 2014 and January 2015), Ireland (12.1% to 9.9%) and Bulgaria (12.3% to 10.2%). The largest increases were registered in Croatia (17.3% to 18.5%), Cyprus (15.6% to 16.3%) and Finland (8.4% to 9.1%).

In February 2015, 4.850 million young persons (under 25) were unemployed in the EU28, of whom 3.245 million were in the Euro Area. Compared with February 2014, youth unemployment decreased by 494 000 in the EU28 and by 230 000 in the Auro Area. In February 2015, the youth unemployment rate was 21.1% in the EU28 and 22.9% in the Euro Area, compared with 22.9% and 24.0% respectively in February 2014. In February 2015, the lowest rates were observed in Germany (7.2%), Austria (9.0%) and Denmark (10.2%), and the highest in Greece (51.2% in December 2014), Spain (50.7%), Croatia (46.4% in the fourth quarter 2014) and Italy (42.6%).

Euro Area Jobless Rate Falls to 10-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area fell to 7.7 percent in March 2019 from 7.8 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 7.8 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since September 2008, as the number of unemployed continued to decline. A year earlier, unemployment rate was higher at 8.5 percent.Published on 2019-04-30

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 7.8%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 7.8 percent in February 2019, the same as the previous period and in line with market expectations. It remained the lowest jobless rate since October 2008. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 8.5 percent.Published on 2019-04-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Unchanged at 7.8%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area was steady at 7.8 percent in January of 2019, the same as a downwardly revised 7.8 percent in December and slightly below market expectations of 7.9 percent. It is a new-low jobless rate since October of 2008. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 8.6 percent.Published on 2019-03-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 7.9% in December
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was at 7.9 percent in December 2018, unchanged from the previous month and in line with market expectations. It remained the lowest jobless rate since October 2008.Published on 2019-01-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Drops to Over 10-Year Low
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.9 percent in November 2018 from a downwardly revised 8 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 8 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since October 2008 as the number of unemployed continued to decline. Published on 2019-01-09

Eurozone Jobless Rate Above Forecasts
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area was steady at 8.1 percent in October of 2018, the same as in each of the previous three months but higher than market expectations of 8 percent. It remained the lowest jobless rate since November of 2008.Published on 2018-11-30

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 8.1% in September
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area was unchanged at 8.1 percent in September 2018, the same as in the previous month’s figure, below 8.9 percent a year earlier and in line with market expectations. It remained the lowest jobless rate since November 2008.Published on 2018-10-31

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Falls to Near 10-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area edged down to 8.1 percent in August 2018 from the previous month's figure of 8.2 percent and below 9 percent a year earlier. It was the lowest jobless rate since November 2008, as the number of unemployed continued to fall. Published on 2018-10-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Lowest in Near 10 Years
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 8.2 percent in July of 2018, the same as in the previous month and the lowest rate since November of 2008. It came in line with market expectations. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was higher at 9.1 percent.Published on 2018-08-31

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 8.3% in June
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area remained unchanged at 8.3 percent in June of 2018, the same as the previous month’s revised figure and in line with market expectations. It remains the lowest jobless rate since December of 2008.Published on 2018-07-31

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9-1/2-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at to 8.4 percent in May 2018, unchanged from the previous month's revised figure and below 9.2 percent a year earlier. The jobless rate remained at its lowest level since December 2008, as the number of unemployed continued to fall.Published on 2018-07-02

Euro Area Jobless Rate Drops to 8.5% in April
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area decreased slightly to 8.5 percent in April 2018, following an upwardly revised 8.6 percent in March and compared with market expectations of 8.4 percent. It remains the lowest the lowest jobless rate since December 2008, well below 9.2 percent a year earlier.Published on 2018-05-31

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 9-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area was unchanged at 8.5 percent in March of 2018, the same as in February and in line with market expectations. It remains the lowest jobless rate since December of 2008, well below 9.4 percent a year earlier.Published on 2018-05-02

Euro Area Jobless Rate Falls to New 9-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area edged down to 8.5 percent in February of 2018 from 8.6 percent in January, matching market expectations. It is the lowest jobless rate since December of 2008, well below 9.5 percent a year earlier.Published on 2018-04-04

Euro Area Jobless Rate Unchanged at 8.7%
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area was steady at 8.7 percent in December of 2017, the same as in November and in line with market expectations. It remains the lowest jobless rate since January 2009.Published on 2018-01-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Drops to Near 9-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area fell to 8.7 percent in November 2017 from 8.8 percent in the previous month, matching market expectations. It was the lowest jobless rate since January 2009.Published on 2018-01-09

Euro Area Jobless Rate Falls Further to 8.8%
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area declined to 8.8 percent in October of 2017 from 8.9 percent in September and 9.8 percent in October 2016. It is the lowest jobless rate since January of 2009 as the number of unemployed persons declined. Published on 2017-11-30

Euro Area Jobless Rate Drops to 8.9% in September
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area decreased to 8.9 percent in September 2017, below a downwardly revised 9.0 percent in August 2017 and slightly lower than market expectations of 9 percent. This is the lowest rate recorded in the Euro Area since January 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was higher at 9.9 percent.Published on 2017-10-31

Euro Area Jobless Unchanged at 9.1%
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area was steady at 9.1 percent in August of 2017, the same as in the previous two months but slightly higher than market expectations of 9 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since February of 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was higher at 9.9 percent.Published on 2017-10-02

Eurozone Jobless Rate Steady at 9.1% in July
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area was unchanged at 9.1 percent in July of 2017, the same as in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the lowest jobless rate since February of 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was higher at 10 percent.Published on 2017-08-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Drops to 9.1% in June
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area fell to 9.1 percent in June of 2017 from a downwardly revised 9.2 percent in May and below market expectations of 9.2 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since February of 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment rate was higher at 10.1 percent.Published on 2017-07-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Steady At Over 8-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 9.3 percent in May 2017, unchanged from the previous month's figure and slightly above market expectations of 9.2 percent. The jobless rate remained at its lowest level since March 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment was higher at 10.2 percent. Published on 2017-07-03

Euro Area Jobless Rate Falls Further To 9.3% In April
The unemployment rate in the Eurozone declined to 9.3 percent in April of 2017 from a downwardly revised 9.4 percent in the previous two months and below market expectations of 9.4 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since March of 2009.Published on 2017-05-31

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 8-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 9.5 percent in March 2017, unchanged from the previous month's figure and slightly above market expectations of 9.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since April 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment was higher at 10.2 percent.Published on 2017-05-02

Eurozone Jobless Rate Falls To Near 8-Year Low Of 9.5%
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area dropped to 9.5 percent in February 2017 from 9.6 percent in January and in line with market expectations. It was the lowest level since May 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment was higher at 10.3 percent.Published on 2017-04-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady At Near 8-Year Low
The jobless rate in the Euro Area was unchanged at 9.6 percent in January of 2017, the same as in December and in line with market expectations. It remains the lowest rate since May of 2009. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 10.4 percent. Published on 2017-03-02

Eurozone Unemployment Rate At Near 8-Year Low Of 9.6%
The jobless rate in the Euro Area declined to 9.6 percent in December of 2016 from a downwardly revised 9.7 percent in November and below market expectations of 9.8 percent. It is the lowest unemployment rate since May of 2009. A year earlier, it was higher at 10.5 percent. Published on 2017-01-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Stable At 9.8% In November
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 9.8 percent in November 2016, unchanged from the previous month and lower than 10.5 percent a year earlier. It was the lowest unemployment rate since July 2009.Published on 2017-01-09

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Falls to 7-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Eurozone declined to 9.8 percent in October of 2016 from a downwardly revised 9.9 percent in September. It is the lowest jobless rate since July of 2009 and below market expectations of 10 percent. Unemployment has been falling since a record high of 12.1 percent in April of 2013 but remains above a record low of 7.2 percent in March of 2008.Published on 2016-12-01

Eurozone Jobless Rate Steady at 10% in September
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 10 percent in September 2016, unchanged from a downwardly revised August rate and lower than 10.6 percent a year earlier. The figure came in line with market expectations and hit its lowest level since June 2011.Published on 2016-11-03

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Stable at 10.1% in August
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 10.1 percent in August 2016, unchanged from the July rate and down from 10.7 percent a year earlier. The figure came in worse than market expectations of 10 percent but remained at its lowest level since July 2011.Published on 2016-09-30

Eurozone Jobless Rate Unchanged at 10.1% in July
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 10.1 percent in July 2016 unchanged from the June rate and down from 10.8 percent a year earlier, remaining at the lowest level since July 2011. Meanwhile, markets were expecting the jobless rate to decline to 10 percent.Published on 2016-08-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Steady at 5-Year Low
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 10.1 percent in June 2016 unchanged from the May rate and down from 11 percent a year earlier, remaining at the lowest level since July 2011. Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment rates were recorded in Malta (4 percent), Czech Republic (4.1 percent) and Germany (4.2 percent); while the highest unemployment rates were observed in Greece (23.3 percent in April 2016) and Spain (19.9 percent).Published on 2016-07-29

Eurozone Jobless Rate Falls to Near 5-Year Low
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area was recorded at 10.1 percent in May 2016 down from 10.2 percent from the previous month and from 11 percent reported a year earlier. It was the lowest rate since July of 2011.Published on 2016-07-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 10.2%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone was recorded at 10.2 percent in April of 2016 unchanged from previous month's unrevised level and down from 11 percent reported a year earlier. It remained at its lowest level since August of 2011.Published on 2016-05-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Falls to Fresh 4-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone came in at 10.2 percent in March of 2016 from an upwardly revised 10.4 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 10.3 percent. It is the lowest figure since August of 2011.Published on 2016-04-29

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 4-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone came in at 10.3 percent in February of 2016 from an upwardly revised 10.4 percent in the previous month and matching market expectations. It is the lowest figure since August of 2011.Published on 2016-04-04

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at Fresh 4-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased to 10.3 percent in January of 2016 from 10.4 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 10.4 percent. The jobless rate declined for the third straight month, reaching the lowest since August of 2011.Published on 2016-03-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Lowest Since September 2011
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.4 percent in December of 2015 compared with previous month's unrevised level of 10.5 percent and from 11.4 percent reported a year earlier. This was the lowest rate recorded since September of 2011. Published on 2016-02-02

Euro Area Jobless Rate Down to 4-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.5 percent in November of 2015 compared with previous month's downwardly revised level of 10.6 percent and from 11.5 percent reported in November of 2014. This was the lowest rate recorded since October of 2011. Published on 2016-01-07

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Beats Expectations
The jobless rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.7 percent in October of 2015 from 10.8 percent in the previous two months. It is the lowest figure since January of 2012.Published on 2015-12-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Lowest Since January 2012
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.8 percent in September of 2015 compared with previous month's downwardly revised level of 10.9 percent and from 11.5 percent reported in September of 2014. This was the lowest rate recorded since January of 2012.Published on 2015-10-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11%
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11 percent in August of 2015 compared with previous month but lower compared to 11.5 percent reported in August of 2014. Published on 2015-09-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11.1%
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11.1 percent in June of 2015 compared with previous month but lower compared to 11.6 percent reported in June of 2014. It is the lowest in 3 years.Published on 2015-07-31

Euro Area Jobless Rate Remains At 3-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11.1 percent in May of 2015 compared with previous month but lower compared to 11.6 percent reported in May of 2014.
Published on 2015-07-16

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 3-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted jobless rate in the Eurozone decreased to 11.1 percent in April 2015 from a downwardly revised 11.2 percent in March and 11.7 percent in April 2014.Published on 2015-06-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Down to 11.3%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.3 percent in February, down from a revised 11.4 percent in January. This is the lowest rate since May 2012.Published on 2015-03-31

Euro Area Unemployment Lowest in Almost 3 Years
The Euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.2 percent in January of 2015, down from a revised 11.3 percent in December 2014, and from 11.8 percent in January 2014. It is the lowest rate since April 2012.Published on 2015-03-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 11.5%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5% in October, unchanged from the 4 previous months, but down from 11.9% in October 2013. This is the lowest level since September of 2012. The youth unemployment rate rose to 23.5%. Published on 2014-11-28

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11.5%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5 percent in September, stable compared with the previous three months. This is the lowest level since September of 2012. The youth unemployment rate fell to 23.3 percent.Published on 2014-10-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady at 11.5%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted jobless rate was 11.5 percent in August 2014, stable compared with July 2014, but down from 12.0 percent in August 2013. The EU 28 unemployment rate was 10.1 percent in August 2014, the lowest value since February 2012. Published on 2014-09-30

Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged at 11.5%
In July, the Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5 percent, unchanged from June and at the lowest level since September of 2012. Youth jobless rate edged up to 23.2 percent. Published on 2014-08-29

Euro Area Unemployment Edges Down to 11.5% in June
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5 percent in June 2014, down by 0.1 percentage points compared with May 2014, the lowest level since September of 2012. Youth jobless rate fell to 23.1 percent.Published on 2014-07-31

Euro Area Jobless Rate at 11.6% in May
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.6 percent in May 2014, stable compared with April 2014 but down from 12.0 percent in May 2013. Published on 2014-07-01

Euro Area Unemployment Edges Down to 16-Month Low
In April, the Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7 percent, down from 11.8 percent in March and from 12.0 percent in April of 2013. This is the lowest value since December of 2012. The youth unemployment rate was 23.5 percent, down from 23.9 percent a year earlier.Published on 2014-06-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.8%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.8 percent in March 2014, unchanged from a downward revised 11.8 percent in February and stable since December 2013. It was 12.0 percent in March 2013. Published on 2014-05-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady in February
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.9 percent in February 2014, unchanged from a downward revised 11.9 percent in January and steady since October of 2013. It was 12.0 percent in February of 2013. Published on 2014-04-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 12% in December
The Euro Area unemployment rate was 12.0 percent in December of 2013, stable since October. It was 11.9 percent in December of 2012. The EU28 jobless rate was 10.7 percent in December, down from 10.8 percent in November. Eurostat estimates that 26.200 million men and women in the EU 28, of whom 19.010 million were in the euro area, were unemployed in December 2013. Published on 2014-01-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 12.1% in October
In October of 2013, Euro Area's seasonally-adjusted jobless rate reached 12.1 percent, slightly down from 12.2 percent in September, but higher than 11.7 percent a year earlier. Youth unemployment rate kept its upward trend and climbed to 24.4 percent. Published on 2013-11-29

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Slightly Up to 12.2% in September
In September of 2013, Euro Area's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate slighlty increased to 12.2 percent, from 12 percent in the previous month and 11.6 percent a year ago. Youth unemployment increased further to 24.1 percent from 23.6 percent a year earlier.Published on 2013-10-31

Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged at 12.0% in August
In August, Euro Area's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.0 percent, stable compared with July and up from 11.5 percent in August of 2012. Youth unemployment increased further to 23.3 percent from 23.1 percent a year earlier.Published on 2013-10-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 12.1% in July
In July, the Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at its record high of 12.1 percent for the 5th successive month. Youth unemployment increased further to 24.0 percent from 23.2 percent a month earlier.Published on 2013-08-30

Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged at 12.1% in June
In June, Euro Area's jobless rate stood unchanged at 12.1 percent for the fourth successive month. Compared with May, the number of persons unemployed decreased by 24 000. This is the first time in more than two years that the number of people unemployed in the Euro Area decreases. Youth unemployment was registered at 23.2 percent.Published on 2013-07-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Hits a New Record High in May
In May, Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.2 percent, up from 12.1 percent in April. The number of jobless people rose to 19.34 million, up 67,000 from the previous month. Youth unemployment was at 23.9 percent. Published on 2013-07-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rose to New Record in April
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.2 percent in April 2013, up from 12.1 percent in March. The number of jobless people rose to 19.4 million, up 95,000 from the previous month. Youth unemployment was at 24.4 percent.Published on 2013-05-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Up to 12.1% in March
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.1 percent in March 2013, up from 12.0 percent in February. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.9 percent, stable compared with February. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with March 2012, when they were 11.0 percent and 10.3 percent respectively.Published on 2013-04-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 12% in February
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.0 percent in February 2013, stable compared with January. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.9 percent, up from 10.8 percent in the previous month. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with February 2012, when they were 10.9 percent and 10.2 percent respectively.Published on 2013-04-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rises to Record 11.9 Percent in January
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.9 percent in January of 2013, up from 11.8 percent in December of 2012. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.8 percent, up from 10.7 percent in the previous month. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with January of 2012, when they were 10.8 percent and 10.1 percent respectively.Published on 2013-03-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.7 Percent in December
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7 percent in December 2012, stable compared with November. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.7 percent, also stable compared with November. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with December 2011, when they were 10.7 percent and 10.0 percent respectively.Published on 2013-02-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rises to Record 11.8% in November
The euro area (EU17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.8% in November 2012, up from 11.7% in October. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.7% in November 2012, stable compared with October. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with November 2011, when they were 10.6% and 10.0% respectively.Published on 2013-01-08

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.2 Percent in August
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.4 percent in August 2012, stable compared with July. In the Euro Area, the rate has risen compared with August 2011, when it was 10.2 percent.Published on 2012-10-01

Euro Area unemployment rate at 10.9%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.9% in March 2012, compared with 10.8% in February. It was 9.9% in March 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.2% in March 2012, stable compared with February. It was 9.4% in March 2011.Published on 2012-05-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.8%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.8% in February 2012, compared with 10.7% in January. It was 10.0% in February 2011. Published on 2012-04-02

Euro Area Unemployment rate at 10.7%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.7% in January 2012, compared with 10.6% in December 2011. It was 10.0% in January 2011. Published on 2012-03-01

Euro Aea Unemployment Rate at 10.3%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3% in November 2011, unchanged compared with October. It was 10.0% in November 2010.Published on 2012-01-06